Street Shopping

Mumbai is very popular for its street shopping. There are various markets in Mumbai which offer fascinating things in very reasonable rates. The most important and interesting thing is that the rates are bargain-able. The uniqueness of these markets is that many of these places offer specialized items only. For eg. For fashion you can visit Bandra link road, Fashion street and Lokhandwala, for jewelry Zaveri bazaar, handicrafts brass items etc. can be bought from Colaba Causeway. You can head to these markets for a nice reasonable deal and shopping of various interesting and beautiful things. These markets are always crowded and you will find more rush especially on Sunday.

1.     Fashion Street, Bandra Link road and Lokhandwala Andheri:

These are the markets in the suburbs that you can always look up to. They are utterly famous for fashion. You can buy trendy clothes and accessories from here. The street stalls here tend to be grouped according to the type of products they sell. You can also buy products of various brands here; of course duplicate products at a very reasonable rate. They mostly sell export rejects which makes which does not make your pocket lighter. But yes these export rejects are also awesome and you can find a nice clothing or accessory if you are a skilled shopper. Just always be careful and look twice for defects in the things you buy here.

2.     Chor Bazaar:

This market is located in the heart of Muslim Mumbai and it lives up to its name as stolen goods are sold here at a low rate. This market is famous for various such stolen goods. You can buy nice antique items and all other types of trash and treasure. The same rule of looking twice for defects is applicable here too as the goods sold are mostly stolen. This market does not work on Friday as it is located in Muslim area so do not visit it on Friday.

3.     Crawford Market:

This has been the center of market life in south Mumbai since it was built in the days of British Raj. Crawford Market is mostly famous for its wholesale fruits, fresh vegetables and poultry market. But, you can find imported chocolates as well and many other things that it is known for. From pets, birds, aquariums to bakery items, you will get everything. The British aura surrounding this market is fascinating and you can also find many imported goods here. The market is between British fort and the local town. Now, it is officially renamed as Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market but very rare people know and remember this name. People here still recognize the market by its old name Crawford market.

4.     Colaba Causeway

A walk on the foot paths of Colaba Causeway and one can find all shopping delights. Items of crystals, marbles, clothes to anything one can pick up. All travel guides on Mumbai lists Colaba causeway market as a must visit. This place is targeted more towards tourists and it has everything – great sea views, great shopping, nice restaurants and a mix of British and Indian buildings. And yes, you get great bargains for amazing things you would not find anywhere else, so don’t be in a misunderstanding that it is a posh area and will cost you much.

So, the speciality of street shopping in Mumbai is that you will get almost all particular things between 500-1000 bucks. Yes, this limits for certain things such as clothing, accessories and food, show pieces, handicrafts etc. Sometimes the rates are high. But yes, there is no hard and fast rule that you have to buy in the mentioned rate. You can always bargain.